Is there parking at Wairua Reserve Playground?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Wairua Reserve Playground.

Does Wairua Reserve Playground have a flying fox?

Wairua Reserve Playground is listed as having a flying fox or zip line. Equipment is sometimes removed, so check recent photos or visit notes.

Is Wairua Reserve Playground shaded?

Wairua Reserve Playground has trees, shade sails, or other shelter that offers some shade. Coverage varies by time of day.

Are there picnic tables at Wairua Reserve Playground?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Wairua Reserve Playground.

Does Wairua Reserve Playground have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Wairua Reserve Playground.

Does Wairua Reserve Playground have a slide?

Yes, Wairua Reserve Playground includes a slide.

Is there a climbing frame at Wairua Reserve Playground?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Wairua Reserve Playground.

Where is Wairua Reserve Playground?

Wairua Reserve Playground is in Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand.

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Playground

Wairua Reserve Playground

Name: Wairua Reserve Playground
Address: 477 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, NZ
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.3

477 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050

4.3

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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9

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Why these ages?

Set back from Remuera Road (arterial) via reserve, reviewers repeatedly note 'away from road, smaller kids pretty safe'. Toddler swing + junior slides = clear toddler zone but unfenced and flying fox is fast (one fall reported), so parents still need line-of-sight. Great for 4-8yo range. Tween interest fades fast per reviews.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Step-free path to the play- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)

Access notes

The description explicitly states paths through the reserve suit prams, indicating a step free approach to the play area. However the equipment itself sits on a bark surface, a barrier for wheelchair users trying to reach it directly despite the pram friendly paths.

Shade

Shade at the playground

Forecast

The week ahead

Daytime high in °C · % = chance of rain · data from yr.no

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Equipment

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Wairua Reserve Playground is a shaded neighbourhood playground in Remuera, Auckland, opened in April 2019 with a flying fox as its standout feature.

Getting there

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From the crew

Visits

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Matt M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice shady playground. Kids enjoyed the flying fox. Not heaps of things to do. Once they went on everything, they lost interest. Good seats for the adults.
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Nesh K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice little playground . Good place to relax under the trees. Theres no flying fox in the park. The park got a wobbly bridge, stepping logs, balance beams, slide, see saw, basket swing, toddler swing, round-a-bout and log pyramid. No public toilets. Nice and quiet park
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Tan W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice quite park tucked away behind the main road. It’s on quite a sizeable section with some small hills. Great for smaller kids to play in. Good - great range of balancing logs and equipment. Big flying fox. Lots of street parking. Heaps of shade under giant trees. Equipment all fairly new and in good condition. Away from road so smaller kids are pretty safe. Bad - bigger kids will get bored. Nothing much for parents to do here, no shops or cafes nearby. Playground is lacking in variety. But overall really nice, great place for picnics with smaller children.
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Margaret T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Flying fox, swings, see saws, slides. Nice playground in the summer as well because there is lots of shade.
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Irone B.
from Google15 Apr 2026
My daughter enjoyed the playground! Flying fox is unavailable due to repairs.
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Aneeka K.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice play area for little ones
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Hendrik W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
I fell off the flying fox never going back only coming back if more safety
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NatNic J.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Awesome flying fox . She's a fast one so hang on if your kids are young.
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Rupert C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Quite playpark, probably best for smaller kids, but the flying fox is pretty big.
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Heath
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great spot and well maintained, usually pretty quiet.
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